Barker's Taxidermy
Taxidermist VerifiedClosed
Parkersburg, WV
Taxidermists in Wood County, West Virginia
Wood County hunters bring in a variety of game from the Ohio River bottomlands and the ridges surrounding Parkersburg. While deer season drives most of the work here, locals also need reliable mounting for small game and waterfowl taken along the river. A local taxidermist understands how to preserve these specimens so they hold up over time in a home display.
Barker's Taxidermy in Parkersburg is the primary option for mounting services in this area. They handle local whitetails and other regional species, providing a convenient drop-off point for hunters in the western part of the state. Having a shop nearby simplifies the process of getting your trophy handled right after the hunt.
3 taxidermists in Wood County
Serving Parkersburg, Williamstown, Wood.
Mason's Taxidermy
Taxidermist VerifiedClosed
Williamstown, WV
Mike's Taxidermy
Taxidermist VerifiedClosed
Wood, WV
Using taxidermists in Wood County
A taxidermist takes your cape and antlers, preps and tans the hide, then mounts the animal on a form. Most shops want the cape caped out and frozen, or the whole head delivered cold and unfrozen within a day or two of the kill.
What to ask before you commit
- What is your current turnaround time, in months?
- Do you tan in-house or send hides out?
- What deposit do you require, and is it applied to the final price?
- Can I see finished mounts of the same species?
- How should I care for the cape before I bring it in?
What it usually costs
Shoulder mounts commonly run several hundred to well over a thousand dollars depending on species, form and finish work. European mounts are typically the least expensive option. Deposits of 30-50% are standard.
Timing matters
Get the cape cold fast. Do not salt or freeze a cape you plan to have mounted without asking the shop first — hair slip from a warm hide is the single most common ruined mount.